79 Ryerson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01892-0026Map
Owner of record: Motsios, Andrew
79 Ryerson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Motsios, Andrew. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 45 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 4, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 31, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 19, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 29, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 14, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 24, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at building front entrance
Aug 30, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak '' in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1
Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1
Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread 10th up 2 to 3 sty public hall stair er1.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar thru out.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door boiler room cellar.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty apt.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty apt grant.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and west walls kitchen 2 sty apt.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and or unhinge entrance door to northwest room 2 sty apt.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling 3 sty pubic hall er1.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle ladder opening to the roof sealed up er1.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing bathtub and washbasin bathroom 2 sty apt.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded walls and ceiling all stys public hall.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire sotuh wall 2 sty public hall.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed bathroom 2 sty apt.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling center room 2 sty apt er1.
Apr 1, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all apts all stys.
Mar 17, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.
Mar 17, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.
Mar 17, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock at front entrance door to bldg 1 sty.
Mar 17, 1995
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Mar 17, 1995
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit. as per prior violation for failure to maintain exterior building wall. hazardous. instructed to obtain permit for structural work. as per d.o.b. computer, no permit was obtained remedy: obtain permit
May 3, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Mar 28, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Mar 26, 2001
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Failure to maintian:hazardous defects are : entire fire escape at rea r is rusty with a broken stop at ladder 2nd story location (2) fire stop ceiling at cellar n/e section is collapsing remedy : make all repai
Aug 14, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit as per prior violation for fail to maintain exterior building wall hazardous,instructed to obtain permit for structural work as per d.o.b. computer,no permit was obtained.remedy:obtain permi
May 3, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall hazardous defect noted at rear wall exterior wall is bldg approx.5 inches between basement and 1fl level and allowing water to penetrate to interior.rem:obtain permit and
Mar 26, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 23, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1892 / 26
- Assessed value
- $702,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347388, last renewed Jan 8, 2002.
Questions about 79 Ryerson Street
Who owns 79 Ryerson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Motsios, Andrew.
Does 79 Ryerson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 79 Ryerson Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 79 Ryerson Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 79 Ryerson Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.